OBJECTIVES: To use the theory of planned behavior to identify predictors of intentions to use cessation aids when quitting smoking. METHODS: African American smokers completed a survey to assess intentions, attitudes, and normative and control beliefs regarding the use of smoking cessation aids. RESULTS: Participants held mildly positive attitudes regarding the use of cessation aids. Beliefs related to the utility of aids, support of referents, and accessibility of a doctor were most strongly associated with intention to use cessation aids. CONCLUSIONS: African American smokers may be amenable to the use of cessation aids, and specific beliefs may be targets for intervention.
OBJECTIVES: To use the theory of planned behavior to identify predictors of intentions to use cessation aids when quitting smoking. METHODS: African American smokers completed a survey to assess intentions, attitudes, and normative and control beliefs regarding the use of smoking cessation aids. RESULTS:Participants held mildly positive attitudes regarding the use of cessation aids. Beliefs related to the utility of aids, support of referents, and accessibility of a doctor were most strongly associated with intention to use cessation aids. CONCLUSIONS: African American smokers may be amenable to the use of cessation aids, and specific beliefs may be targets for intervention.
Authors: K Michael Cummings; Andrew Hyland; Gary A Giovino; Janice L Hastrup; Joseph E Bauer; Maansi A Bansal Journal: Nicotine Tob Res Date: 2004-12 Impact factor: 4.244
Authors: Steven S Fu; Molly M Kodl; Anne M Joseph; Dorothy K Hatsukami; Eric O Johnson; Naomi Breslau; Baolin Wu; Laura Bierut Journal: Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev Date: 2008-06-26 Impact factor: 4.254
Authors: Nicole L Nollen; Matthew S Mayo; Jasjit S Ahluwalia; Rachel F Tyndale; Neal L Benowitz; Babalola Faseru; Taneisha S Buchanan; Lisa Sanderson Cox Journal: Ann Behav Med Date: 2013-12